Hypnotically Informed Psychotherapy

Hypnotically Informed Psychotherapy

Live, Interactive, Virtual

Saturday, January 10, 2026 

10:00AM - 1:00PM EST

The Clinical Hypnosis Society of New Jersey is pleased to welcome our society President Rob Staffin, PsyD, ABPH for what we hope to be one of many workshops on this topic.    

Whether you have a background in hypnosis or are simply curious, this course will provide a brief overview of hypnosis and then offer examples of how the principles that underlie the processes of hypnosis can be woven into one’s clinical practice regardless of one’s theoretical orientation.

INTENDED AUDIENCE: Social Workers, Psychologists, Mental Health Counselors, Graduate Students (with a letter from their university), Marriage and Family Therapists, Physicians, Nurses and Dentists practicing within the scope of their license.  

Students and non-licensed professionals are required to submit proof of their status and supervisor. 

KNOWLEDGE/SKILL LEVEL OF PARTICIPANTS:  Introductory. No previous hypnosis training is required.

ABOUT THE PRESENTER

Dr. Robert Staffin is a clinical psychologist who lives and practices in Teaneck, New Jersey.  He received his doctorate from Yeshiva University’s Frekauf Graduate School of Psychology in 1990.  His research was in infant social development.  Since completing his doctorate, he has worked in hospitals and clinics with children and adults.  In 2003 he and his partner, Gail Talcoff, MSW, co-founded Staffin & Talcoff Associates, Inc.  He is an adjunct clinical supervisor for both Yeshiva University and Rutgers University.

Dr. Staffin has been teaching hypnosis nationally and internationally for over 20 years.  In addition to being an approved consultant for the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis, he is the president of the Clinical Hypnosis Society of New Jersey and a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychological Hypnosis. He is the author of More Common Therapy: The experiential psychotherapy of Jeffrey K. Zeig, Ph.D.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Hypnosis has a rich academic and clinical history. The clinician who understands the underpinnings of hypnosis, e.g., how to fixate attention, depotentiate conscious sets, and cultivate unconscious searches, is better able to identify, elicit, and utilize these naturally occurring “states” to make their clinical work more impactful.

Much of what skilled clinicians do can be viewed through a hypnotic lens. This program will highlight how what you are likely doing already can be done with greater strategic and mindful intent.  

Whether you have a background in hypnosis or are simply curious, this course will provide a brief overview of hypnosis and then offer examples of how the principles that underlie the processes of hypnosis can be woven into one’s clinical practice regardless of one’s theoretical orientation.

COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this session participants will be able to:

1. Describe the concept of influence as it is used in the social psychology literature.

2. List the five steps in facilitating a hypnotic elicitation.

3. Identify the six core competencies of Ericksonian Therapy.

TIMED AGENDA (3 hours of Education/Instruction)

10:00-10:05 AM        Welcome/Overview/Objectives

10:05-11:00 AM        Setting the stage                                                    Unconscious Thought Theory, Spread activation, Issues of influence, Embodiment, Implicit rapport

11:00-11:40 AM        What is hypnosis?                                                  Some definitions, Hypnosis as both process and “state,” hypnotic phenomena 

11:40-12:00 AM        Steps in facilitating a hypnotic “elicitation.”      Fixate attention, Depotentiate conscious sets, Cultivate an unconscious search, Activate unconscious processes, Manifestations of hypnotic responsiveness

12:00-12:50 PM         The Core Competencies                                      Tailoring, Utilization, Strategic, Destabilization, Experiential, Naturalistic

12:50 pm - 1:00 pm   Wrap up/Summary/Evaluation

CERTIFICATES OF ATTENDANCE

CHSNJ Certificates of attendance are included in the cost of the workshop.  Certificates of attendance will be emailed to professionals who attend the entire program, provide their license number, and return the CHSNJ program evaluation. The CHSNJ certificate provides information about continuing education credits and approvals. 

CONTINUING EDUCATION APPROVALS: 

ASCH

This program has been approved by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Standards of Training Committee to be used toward Membership and Certification requirements: 3 credits 

The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis-Education and Research Foundation (ASCH-ERF) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Education and Research Foundation (ASCH-ERF) designates this live activity for a maximum of 3 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

This program is Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (886386995-7390) for 3 continuing education contact hours. 

This course is approved by the American Society of Clinical Hypnosis and as such is an approved continuing education course per Florida’s AC-Rule 64B-4-6002 American Society of Clinical Hypnosis-ERF is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider. 

The American Society of Clinical Hypnosis Education & Research Foundation Nationally Approved PACE Program Provider for FAGD/MAGD credit.  Approval does not imply acceptance by any regulatory authority or AGD endorsement. 10/1/2021 to 9/30/2027.  Provider ID#217022

SOCIAL WORKERS 

“This course, Hypnotically Informed Psychotherapy, Approval #10142025-229, provided by Clinical Hypnosis Society of New Jersey is approved for continuing education by the New Jersey Social Work Continuing Education Approval Collaborative, which is administered by NASW-NJ. CE Approval Collaborative Approval Period: Tuesday, October 24, 2025 through August 31, 2026. New Jersey social workers will receive 3 CE credits for participating in this course.”

PSYCHOLOGISTS, LPC, MFT

CREDITS

3 CE Hours for Psychologists

Instructional level: Introductory

Rutgers Graduate School of Applied & Professional Psychology is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Rutgers Graduate School of Applied & Professional Psychology maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

Rutgers Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology (GSAPP) is recognized by the New York State Education Department's State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0123.

LMFT/MFT and LPC/LAC Licensed in New Jersey: Programs approved by the American Psychological Association are acceptable sources of continuing education credits. Please see https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/regulations/Chapter-34-Subchapters-10-31-Professional-Counselors.pdf, Section: 13:34-15.4 APPROVAL OF COURSES OR PROGRAMS on page 27. For all other professional licenses and certifications, please reference your issuing state board regulations regarding reciprocity of continuing education credits.

CANCELLATION POLICY:  

A full tuition refund, less a $50 fee, will be made for cancellations up to 14 days cancellation fee will be granted up to 14 days prior to the workshop. After that, there is no reimbursement.

COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES

All grievances must be in writing to chsnj1986@gmail.com. A reply will come within 5 business days.

"New Jersey social workers not pleased with a grievance resolution provided by the Clinical Hypnosis Society of New Jersey may appeal to the approving entity or their jurisdictional board."